TALKWORKS is Devon's NHS Talking Therapies Service. We are a free service for people over the age of 18, who are registered with a GP in Devon (excluding Plymouth as this is covered by Plymouth Talking Therapies).

Self-refer to TALKWORKS

TALKWORKS is not able to offer treatment for all mental health problems and is not a crisis response service. Before making an online self-referral, please read the information below to check that TALKWORKS can best meet your needs.

Needs we can meet

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  • Low mood and depression
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Stress (including work-related stress)
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Anxiety in social situations, health anxiety and excessive worry
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Emotional eating, including mild to moderate binge eating disorder or bulimia
  • Prolonged and unresolved grief
  • Difficulties coping with a long term physical health condition
  • Stress, anxiety or low mood related to pregnancy or after having a baby
  • Stress related to menopause
  • People who are experiencing a common mental health problem (such stress, depression or anxiety) and are neurodivergent, with a diagnosis of autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Needs we cannot meet

  • People experiencing a mental health crisis (if you need emergency mental health support, please visit the Devon Partnership NHS Trust website)
  • People who have plans or intent to significantly harm themselves, or other people, or who have recently harmed themselves or others
  • People whose primary problem relates to an ongoing abusive relationship or a very unstable home environment
  • People who are rough sleeping
  • People who are waiting for, or are already receiving, help from a specialist mental health service such as a Community Mental Health Team

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We are not trained to help with people whose primary problem is:

  • Bipolar disorder or cyclothymia
  • Psychosis or schizophrenia
  • Related to the symptoms of a personality disorder, anorexia and other restrictive eating disorders
  • Dementia
  • A severe learning disability
  • Dependence on drugs and/or alcohol
  • Problem gambling or other addictions
  • Very complex post-traumatic stress disorder
  • A need for marriage guidance or relationship counselling
  • Difficulties with emotional regulation, anger and/or impulsive behaviour
  • Sexual dysfunction

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How to access our service

If you are struggling, TALKWORKS is here to help. We are a free and confidential, NHS talking therapies service, for people (aged 18+) living in Devon (excluding Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Options).

You can self-refer to TALKWORKS by completing our online self-referral form. If you prefer, you can speak to us over the phone by calling 0300 555 3344 (our phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4:45pm), or you can make an appointment with your GP to discuss how we can help. You can also email the team by contacting us on dpt.talkworks@nhs.net. 

Self-refer to TALKWORKS